Where Huron residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Huron, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 38345. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Huron
Smoking is more common in Huron
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.5%), vs 17.3% across Tennessee. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in Huron
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 8.6% across Tennessee. Conditions ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Tennessee figure falls outside Huron’s likely range; Huron’s figures come from ZIP code 38345, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Tennessee
Share of adults, with the Tennessee figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Huron adults…
Huron runs above TN on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Huron
No hospital or community health center in Huron itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Huron; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Huron adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
How Huron adults are doing
About the same as Tennessee on each measure.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.5% of Huron adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Huron and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Huron adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Huron
Why doesn’t Huron have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Huron.
What hospital is closest to Huron?
Henderson County Community Hospital in Lexington, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Huron’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Huron.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Tennessee figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.